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New Tech Tuesdays: Time-Sensitive Networking Delivers Deterministic Industrial Ethernet

On May 19, 2026 in All, Automation, Computing, Industrial, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays, Robotics, Sensors by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Discover how TSN brings deterministic, low‑latency performance to industrial Ethernet, enabling reliable real‑time control, IIoT connectivity, and synchronized communication in modern smart factories.

Tagged With: deterministic networking, iiot, industrial edge computing, industrial ethernet, it/ot convergence, low‑latency ethernet, real‑time control, smart factory networking, time‑sensitive networking, tsn

New Tech Tuesdays: High-Resolution 3D Depth Sensing with Multi-Zone dToF Sensors

On May 5, 2026 in All, Automation, Industrial, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays, Robotics by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Explore how multi-zone direct time-of-flight (dToF) sensors deliver precise 3D depth mapping and an 11-meter range for robotics and autonomous industrial systems.

Tagged With: 3d depth measurement, ams osram applications, automation, consumer, dtof sensor, industrial, multi-zone sensing, obstacle avoidance, robotics, time-of-flight

Machine Safety Best Practices in Industrial Automation

On April 6, 2026 in All, Automation, Circuit Protection, Industrial, Industrial Automation, Robotics, Sensors by Abhishek Jadhav

Effective machine safety in industrial automation requires robust risk assessment, functional safety standards, and engineered safeguards to protect workers, equipment, and automated systems.

Tagged With: functional safety, iec 62061, industrial automation safety, iso 13849, machine safety, risk assessment, safety plc, safety relays, safety sensors, sil levels

As Vehicles Add Sensors and Data Links, Connectors Are Getting Smaller

On March 30, 2026 in All, Automotive, Connectors, Industrial, IoT, Power, Robotics, Sensors by Molex

Miniaturized automotive connectors enable compact wiring harnesses, high-speed data links, and reliable power delivery as ADAS, sensors, and electronics expand in modern vehicle designs.

Tagged With: adas data links, automotive connectors, automotive ffc fpc connectors, automotive sensors, compact power connectors, fakra-mini hfm, highspeed automotive interconnects, miniaturized connectors, nanofit, vehicle wiring harness

Machine Safety Risk Assessment for Safer Industrial Automation

On March 18, 2026 in All, Automation, Circuit Protection, Industrial, Industrial Automation, Robotics by Abhishek Jadhav

Structured machine safety risk assessments help engineers identify hazards, reduce risks, and comply with ISO 12100 for safer industrial automation.

Tagged With: agv safety, hazard identification, industrial automation safety, iso 12100, machine safety risk assessment, manufacturing safety, risk reduction, robotics safety, safety compliance, safety standards

"Good Enough" Digital Twins Drive Competitive Edge

On March 12, 2026 in All, Automation, Industrial, Industrial Automation, Quality, Robotics by Hector Barresi

In smart manufacturing, accuracy is about context, not perfection. Discover how a digital twin can deliver value, adapt over time, and align with business goals by balancing fidelity, cost, and ROI.

Tagged With: digital twin accuracy, digital twin in manufacturing, high-fidelity vs discrete-event modeling, industrial automation digital twin, industry 4.0 and 5.0, manufacturing optimization, predictive maintenance digital twin, roi of digital twins, smart manufacturing solutions

New Tech Tuesdays: Precision Autonomy: Why Triple-Band GNSS + PPP-RTK Matters

On March 10, 2026 in All, Automation, Industrial, New Tech Tuesdays, Robotics, Wireless by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Explore how triple-band GNSS with PPP‑RTK delivers fast convergence and centimeter-level accuracy for drones, AGVs, and robotics—applications where single-band GNSS can struggle.

Tagged With: agv navigation, autonomous robotics, drone guidance, gnss correction, high-precision positioning, l1 l2 l5 gnss, multi-gnss, ppp-rtk, triple-band gnss, u-blox zed-f20p

Machine Safety in Industrial Automation Environments

On March 6, 2026 in Circuit Protection, Industrial Automation, Robotics by Abhishek Jadhav

Machine safety is imperative in industrial automation. Functional safeguards, along with standards and certifications from organizations, such as ISO, IEC, and ISA, protect workers and equipment from harm.

Tagged With: ce marking, functional safety, iec 61508, industrial automation, isa-84, iso 13849, machine safety, safety compliance, safety standards, ul certification

How Robotic Swarms Are Advancing Tomorrow’s Autonomous Systems

On February 26, 2026 in Automation, Industrial, Robotics, Sensors by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Swarm robotics enables scalable, resilient automation for factories, farms, and rescue missions using advanced communication and positioning technologies.

Tagged With: agricultural robotics, autonomous drones, drone swarms, edge computing robotics, industrial inspection drones, manet communication, search and rescue drones, slam positioning, smart factory automation, swarm robotics

Easily Measure Bulk Container Fill Levels with Versatile Sensing Solutions

On February 20, 2026 in Industrial Automation, Robotics, Sensors by Banner Engineering

As packages and other products come down a conveyor line, an automated sorting system distributes parcels and sends them, oftentimes, to a bulk container that requires measurement to prevent overload.

Tagged With: automated sorting, automation, automation and control, bin level monitoring, bulk container fill, conveyors, logistics, material handling, robotics, sensing, sensors

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